At the Cross Three Ranch we believe that horses are more than just the best way to get a ranch job done---they are a way of life. The world looks far better when viewed between the ears of a trustworthy horse.

Our ranch and training center is nestled in the rolling Palouse hills of eastern Washington, near the small town of Dusty (between Spokane and Walla Walla). Level headed and sure footed cow horses are a necessity for gathering, sorting, and working the cattle, whether the job takes place at the ranch or along the steep rocky bluffs of the nearby Snake River. We take advantage of our wide open spaces, natural obstacles and abundant livestock to create a horse that understands life outdoors. We use our spacious 100' X 200' indoor arena to work on the performance aspects of our training program. We work year-round regardless of the weather or season.

We take special care in creating a solid foundation with no short cuts. Our program is not about big bits or sharp spurs. We strive to build the quiet confidence a horse needs to do a job well. A snaffle bit is used on all of our young horses and we often go back to the snaffle to re-supple our older horses. We focus on developing a horse that is light and supple in the face, poll, shoulder and hip. We require that the horse move any part of their body without resistance. They are trained to be flexible and relaxed when asked to move in any direction at any speed. Our sale horses are guaranteed sound, with no vices. We stand behind our program 100%, and if our horse is not as promised, we will gladly take it back with no questions. We are proud of the testimonials given from our happy customers.

We have taken great care and time to develop a consistent program to create the Cross Three ranch geldings, cutters, penners, sorters and using horses. We take pride in turning out calm, confident, trusting colts and dependable, athletic saddle/performance horses. We believe it is important to further our education by continually riding with successful trainers and instructors including Chubby Turner, Paul Hansma, Curt Pate, Lindy Burch, Buck Brannaman, Pat Wyse, Jake Barnes and Dale Woodard. We compete regularly at NCHA cutting events and USTRC ropings. Wylie and Kimberley have combined NCHA earnings of over $80,000. Both Wylie and Kimberley were raised in families that were instrumental in bringing among the first quality bred Quarter Horses to the Northwest in the 1950's.

Our team works daily training and tuning our performance and ranch horses by using a program that includes ranch work along with regular exposure to cattle and buffalo. We mix up our training program with arena work, outdoor work, dry work and live work so the horse does not become "one dimensional". Every horse at the ranch learns how to handle a rope, drag a log, open a gate, and cross a creek. We regularly trailer our horses to roping and cutting events where they learn to stand tied and relaxed away from home. Versatility is an important aspect of our training. Our training program has proven itself by winning top honors at the 2005 Bonina Ranch Horse Sale by winning the All-Around Ranch Versatility Horse Contest against some of the Northwest's toughest competition.

We would encourage you to give us a call or e-mail for more information on any of our fine horses or training program. Or better yet, take a trip on out to Dusty for a visit and a test drive! We are easy to find, have plenty of room to park your trailer, and if you want to stay overnight, Kimberley's family runs a B & B just a mile up the road. For serious inquiries, videotapes of our horses are available. We can recommend reputable haulers for transportation anywhere in the country.

Check out the stories on Wylie & Kimberley and the Cross Three Ranch published in the Yakima Herald , NCHA Chatter, and Lewiston Tribune.

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